Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Lieselotte 'Lelo' Watts

Jan 26, 2017

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts, 92, of Bradenton, died peacefully and at home on January 26, 2017.

Born in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 24, 1924, she was an aspiring doctor when World War II interfered and brought her to work as an interpreter at Gen. George Patton's headquarters, where she...

Michelle Anne Papa

Jan 26, 2017

Michelle Anne Papa, 46, of Bradenton, passed away on January 26, 2017.

She as born to Jesse and Barbara Atkinson on April 30, 1970.

Michelle is survived by her loving husband; James 'Jim' Papa, two sisters; Amy Henry and Mary Beth Pisano, one brother; Jesse Atkinson and father; Jesse Atkinson.

She was pre-deceased...

Mary A. Eurice

Jan 19, 2017

Mary A. Eurice, 91 of Bradenton, passed away on January 19, 2017 at the Bay Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton.

Mary was born on April 12, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Leo and Magdalena (Gentner) Gross. She grew up in the Baltimore area. On March 29, 1944 she married her beloved husband William...

David C. Johnson

Jan 16, 2017

David C. Johnson, 74 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 16, 2017 at the Complex Care Hospital at Ridgelake in Sarasota, Florida.

David was born on December 29, 1942 in Terryville, Connecticut to the late Charles and Ella (Wunsich) Johnson. He has been a resident of Bradenton since 1972 coming from Connecticut. He was the founder...

Dianna Louise Paul

Jan 15, 2017

Dianna Louise Paul, 41 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away January 15, 2017 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Dianna was born on November 2, 1975 to the late Jack and Arvella (Crabtree) Paul. She has been a resident of Bradenton for over 10 years coming from Citrus County, Florida. She worked locally with Habitat for Humanity...

Emilie P. Krstonich

Jan 12, 2017

Emilie P. Krstonich, 94, Bradenton, passed away January 12, 2017.

Emilie was born on January 9, 1923 in Creighton, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Sophie (Hensel) Pish. She was resided in East and West Deer Townships, PA. She married her husband James J. Krstonich on August 21, 1948. Emilie was a retired inspector with Mine Safety...

Audrey Ann Campbell

Jan 11, 2017

Audrey Ann Campbell, 60 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Audrey was born on July 24, 1956 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Edward and Evelyn (Bailey) Tenczar. She has been a resident of Bradenton for the last twelve years moving here from North Smithfield, Rhode Island, where...

Viola L Reichard

Jan 10, 2017

Viola L. Reichard, 80, Bradenton, FL and Lost Lake Woods in Lincoln, MI, passed away January 10, 2017.

Viola was born June 18, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louis and Viola (Tasker) Yungling. She has been a resident of Manatee County for over 20 years coming from Waterford, Michigan.

She was a member...

Nora Jean Raker

Jan 9, 2017

Nora Jean Raker, 83 of Bradenton, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Jean was born on August 30, 1933 in Crestwood, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Margaret (Smith) Stoess. She moved to Bradenton in 1978 coming from Louisville, Kentucky. She was a retired Real Estate Agent working in...

Fernando Barrera

Jan 8, 2017

Fernando Barrera, 70, passed away on January 8, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

All services will be held in Chicago Illinois, where he will be laid to rest.

No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State.

Elia A Cipriano

Jan 6, 2017

Elia A. Cipriano, 81, of Bradenton, passed away Jan. 6, 2017.

Elia was born June 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Elia F. and Philomena (Gugliano) Cipriano. He served with the Air National Guard for several years. He retired from Western Electric which is now AT&T as a supervisor with 30 years of service. He...

Louise M. Thomas

Jan 6, 2017

Louise M. Thomas, 92, of Bradenton, passed away on January 6, 2017.

She is survived by her loving friend and companion; Birger Knutsen.

Louise enjoyed relaxing poolside on the lanai and tending to her flowers. The yellow ones were her favorite.

No local services will be held.

No Local Services will be...

Walter S. Zahn

Jan 5, 2017

Walter S. Zahn passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2017, one week before his 85th birthday.

Born in Brooklyn NY, Walter served in the Army Reserves for 10 years while earning his electrical engineering degree. He moved to New Jersey and raised a family while working for Bell Labs in the telecommunications industry.

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Neeley Leona Griese-Kreuser

Jan 1, 2017

Neeley Leona Griese-Kreuser, 19, Sarasota, passed away Jan. 1, 2017.

Neely was born on November 10, 1997 in Elk Grove Village, IL. She has been a resident of Sarasota for the last 18 years coming from Chicago. And was a student locally.

Survived by her parents; Dennis and Allison Elaine (Griese) Kreuser, two brother, Gaven...

Frank John Wankowski

Jan 1, 2017

Frank John Wankowski of Bradenton, Florida passed away on January 1, 2017 after a very brief illness. Frank was born on September 16, 1962 in Kearny, New Jersey.

Frank spent his youth in New Jersey where he participated in many activities and sports, but he particularly excelled at the sport of football. He graduated high school in...

Christopher L. Egler

Dec 31, 2016

Christopher L. Egler, age 62, passed into his heavenly home Dec. 31, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born Christmas Day, 1954 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He grew up there, graduating from Floyd Central High School in Floyd Knobs, Indiana in 1972. As a child, his parents and three siblings would head to Lake Cumberland...

Barbara Ann Clark Ramsby

Dec 29, 2016

Barbara Ann Clark Ramsby, 38 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Barbara was born on February 28, 1978 in El Paso, Texas to Robin and Debra (Glasscock) Clark. She has been a resident of Manatee County since a very young age. She worked as a...

Gary Allen Allred, Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

Gary Allen Allred, Jr., 51, of Sarasota, passed away December 28, 2016 at his residence.

Gary was born on January 7, 1965 in Indiana to the late Gary Allen, Sr. and Norma (Terry) Allred. Gary at a young age moved to Battle Creek, Michigan where he was reared. Then at the age of 18 he moved to...

Joann Brady

Dec 27, 2016

JoAnn Brady, 71 of Bradenton, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her residence.

JoAnn was born on August 25, 1945 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Lawrence and Ann (Wisnieff) Byar. She moved to Bradenton in 1976 coming from Milford, Connecticut. JoAnn worked as an Avon representative and also as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and...

Paul Peter Valenz

Dec 25, 2016

Paul Peter Valenz, (Paulie) 79, of Bradenton, passed away December 25, 2016 while on a cruise with his loving wife. Paul was born on October 17, 1937 in Clifton, New Jersey to the late John and Betty (Sim) Valenz. He worked as the Sales and Marketing Manager for French’s Food Company for over 35 years.

Paul moved...